TECHNOLOGY

NCC-CSIRT urges adoption of two-factor authentication as Somnia Ransomware targets telegram accounts

Daily Dispatch November 23, 2022

In response to the discovery of a new attack that compromises victims’ VPN (Virtual Private Network) accounts to compromise messaging app, Telegram, the Nigerian Communications Commission’s Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) has advised users to adopt two-factor authentication

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Pantami stresses importance of techology to national development

Daily Dispatch November 22, 2022

Prof. Isa Pantami, the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, on Monday in Kaduna, stressed the importance of technology to national development. Pantami made the call while speaking via virtual conference at the opening of a two-day first Faculty of Science International Conference, organised by the Airforce Institute of Techology (AFIT) Kaduna. The conference was

TECHNOLOGY

3.5GHz Spectrum Auction: NCC Announces Publication of Final Information Memorandum

Daily Dispatch November 18, 2022

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced the adoption and publication of the final version of the Information Memorandum (IM) to guide the upcoming auction of the remaining lots of the 3.5 gigahertz (GHz) Spectrum for the deployment of Fifth Generation (5G) services in Nigeria. Earlier, the Commission had published a daft IM and requested […]

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5G Auction Driven by Pursuit of Better Quality of Life, Not Revenue – Danbatta

Daily Dispatch November 15, 2022

Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Professor Umar Danbatta, has said in Lagos, Tuesday, that the efforts by the Commission to timely auction available spectrum for 5G services in Nigeria, is primarily driven by the pursuit to join the global community to advance digital services and enhance quality communications infrastructure

TECHNOLOGY

NCC convenes stakeholder forum on December 5G auction

Daily Dispatch November 11, 2022

The proposed auction of two lots in the 3.5GHz Spectrum for the deployment of 5G services, set to take place in December 2022, is gathering steam and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has concluded arraignments to host an engagement session with stakeholders to discuss and provide more insight into the Draft Information Memorandum that will guide the […]

TECHNOLOGY

Assess Exposure to Multiple Vulnerabilities in Cisco Products to find Solutions, NCC-CSIRT Advises Users

Daily Dispatch November 4, 2022

The Nigerian Communications Commission’s Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) has issued an advisory for users to frequently review alerts for Cisco products to assess their exposure and find a comprehensive update solution. The advisory, which also recommended using the appropriate software updates that are accessible from the vendor website,